2000 Vall Llach
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The flagship cuvee from proprietor Luis Llach, a well-known local folk singer, is the 2000 Vall Llach. A blend of 50% old vine Carignan, 35% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, it boasts an opaque purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of crushed black raspberries intermixed with powdered stones, white flowers, blackberries, and licorice. Once past the perfume, this is a wine of great purity and presence with a full-bodied, concentrated, layered mouthfeel. It looks to be a brilliant Priorato that should hit its stride in 5-6 years, and last for two decades. It spent 15 months in new French oak prior to bottling, and there are 150 cases available for America. Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates From Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767
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(a blend of this producer's very old cariñena vines with 50% young merlot and cabernet sauvignon) Saturated medium ruby. Superripe aromas of black raspberry, dark plum and musky espresso. Thick, sweet, chewy and dense; quite powerful but also suave and seamless. Considerably deeper than the Embruix. Finishes with explosive length and noteworthy verve; the huge but pliant tannins coat the front teeth.